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A-League: Ryan Griffiths signs for Adelaide United

Back in the A-League: Former Newcastle Jet Ryan Griffiths. Photo: Ryan Osland

Adelaide United have bolstered their attacking ranks with the signature of Ryan Griffiths for the remainder of the A-League season.

The former Newcastle Jets forward recently returned to Australia after a season with Chinese club Beijing Boxy and his deal with the Reds is pending a medical clearance from the club.

Griffiths, 32, scored 19 goals for the Jets across two seasons from 2011-13 and football manager Michael Petrillo said the Reds were looking for more of the same.

"Ryan is an experienced player who Josep [Gombau, coach] feels will suit our game and believes will be a very valuable acquisition adding depth and flexibility to the squad," Petrillo said in a statement on Wednesday.

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Griffiths will arrive in Adelaide on Wednesday night and is expected to be available for Adelaide's clash with A-League frontrunners Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.